Apple’s first budget handset – or the first budget product of any kind, rather, is almost certainly on its way. After months of rumors, the iPhone 5C, the budget variant of the iPhone – is now widely accepted to be launching at the company’s event in San Francisco on September 10. And we seem to…
Welcome to another Geek Insider movie review. Kick-Ass 2 is on the lot for today. Did you see it? Let me know if you agree with the review. Kick-Ass 2 Movie Review Director: Jeff Wadlow Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse Kick-Ass 2, the byproduct of the brilliant original, unfortunately suffers from the…
After what feels like an epicly long wait, Lucian the Purifier has finally hit release. With a pair of ancient artifact guns Lucian hopes to hunt down Thresh in order to free his wife from the confines of the lantern. So, after all the time it took for him to come out how does Lucian…
No Legolas or Tony Stark here. This list showcases 8 of the most attractive men in Sci Fi TV. That’s “8 of the most attractive,” because let’s face it, there are hundreds (thousands?) of worthy characters who could have made this list. That being said, there’s certainly something here for everyone. Here they are in…
Thanks to a recent government funded study, Japan is claiming that a whopping 518,000 students between the ages of 12 and 18 are “pathologically” addicted to the internet. The study surveyed a student body of 100,000 students, concluding that 8.0% of them show symptoms of potential internet addiction. The study found that additional effects of…
The iPhone will now ship in more than just white and black. With less than 10 days to wait for the next iPhone – expected to be launched at an Apple event this September 10 – numerous leaked videos have emerged that seem to show off both the iPhone 5S, and the iPhone 5C. “That…
Planning on buying a digital copy of Total War: Rome II? You’d better pre-order then. The game is a 10GB download (which could take days to download on some Internet connections) and requires at least 35GB free to install. As of August 28th, it’s been available to preload if you have access via a preorder….
One of the big complaints in fandom is when actors play multiple comic book characters across franchises. Chris Evans is The Human Torch and Captain America, Halle Berry is Storm and Catwoman and Ben Affleck will soon be Batman in addition to his turn as Daredevil. But one of the weirdest cross franchise scenarios is…
Welcome anime fans, to Geek Insider’s recurring article series, “Why Haven’t You Seen It?” Where we bring you examples of awesome anime that is available for free online for you to watch. From little known niche anime to throwback powerhouses, if it’s good and available for free we’ll talk about it here. This week we…
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his retirement last week. The man, popularly known as the ‘Monkey Boy’ for his over-enthusiastic public acts (such as jumping across the stage), will quit after 33 years of working at Microsoft. Steve Ballmer Says Goodbye To Microsoft The Microsoft veteran will quit ‘within the next 12 months’ to make…
In light of the Huffington Post jumping on the band wagon of making users verify who they are (and possibly making them sign their comments with their own name), we’re seeing a shift in how the Internet works. With trolls a major pest problem, requiring people to use their real names seems like the most…
Whoa. Just….Whoa. If the first offering of the Ghosted series wasn’t enough to hit you over the head and invest you in the series, then Ghosted: #2 certainly should be. In fact, Ghosted #2 clocked me over the head with a shovel and I’ve found myself chained to the series. By the Gods, let this…
Broadway is where the stars converge for big stage productions and the thrill of a live audience. Theater may not be for everyone, but the cultural influence of the large New York shows is significant. In addition to the many professional stage actors who make careers out of perfecting their live craft, many Hollywood actors…
As you may know (you’re on a website called Geek Insider after all) Electronic Sports not only draw the best players in games such as Starcraft, League of Legends and more, but also bigger crowds than some baseball games (up to 1.7 million) and prize-money of unprecedented size. With an emerging marketplace of talent and…
Over the last week I have gotten a chance to spend some more time with Firefall. Leaping back into the fray for hours a day during my wife’s post wisdom tooth removal naps. After the time I spent with the game last week, I was eager to get back into it. There is just something…